BBC News has published an article highlighting "calls" - just one call, actually – for the introduction of wearable symbols showing that the wearer has a weakened immune system and would like to keep a distance.
Ministers will announce today that only vulnerable children will be given Covid vaccines at first, but reports have already emerged that all children – vulnerable or not – could be called up by the end of the year.
All U.K. adults have been offered a first dose of a Covid vaccine a day ahead of schedule, but the success of the vaccine roll-out has not persuaded the Prime Minister to give back more freedoms on "Freedom Day".
Some schools are deciding to close early ahead of the summer break due to ongoing disruption caused by isolation rules. Many parents are taking their children out of the schools that are staying open to avoid quarantine.
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak will no longer avoid self-isolation by taking part in a convenient pilot scheme after a backlash has forced them to decide to spend "Freedom Day" locked indoors.
The Government is encouraging "bad behaviour" by urging people to continue wearing cloth face masks, which are simply "comfort blankets" and offer little protection against Covid, a scientific adviser to SAGE has said.
Thousands have taken to the streets in France to protest against President Emmanuel Macron's plans to force all health workers to get vaccinated and to introduce vaccine passport checks in almost all indoor settings.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who has had two doses of the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, is self-isolating after he tested positive for the virus. He says that his symptoms are "very mild".
Britain will carry out the largest flu vaccine roll-out in its history this winter, with 35 million people, including all secondary school pupils and children aged two and three, set to be offered vaccines.
The BBC is offering white lanyards to its staff who are returning to offices but wish to continue social distancing. Employees have also been asked to say whether they have been vaccinated but can return either way.
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